Expansion of Benefits for Public Safety Officers and Their Families
This act speeds up the payment of benefits to officers injured in the line of duty and the families of fallen heroes. It introduces new financial support for those who can no longer work in public safety due to permanent injuries, even if not totally disabled.
Key points
Faster processing: The Bureau must decide on claims within 270 days or issue an automatic interim payment.
Partial disability support: Officers forced to retire due to permanent injuries will receive 50% of the standard benefit amount.
Mandatory subpoenas: Agencies failing to provide necessary documents within 30 days will face legal orders to comply.
9/11 Victim Support: Streamlined approval for claims already certified by the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
Accountability: Annual audits will be conducted to identify and fix delays in processing death and disability claims.
Status:
Introduced
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